Indulge in a luscious Speculoos Cheesecake with a vibrant strawberry swirl. This decadent dessert combines the spiced, crunchy texture of speculoos with the creamy richness of cheesecake, and the fresh, tangy flavor of strawberries.
Why this recipe is great:
- Unique Flavor Combination: Speculoos and strawberries offer a delightful mix of flavors.
- Creamy and Rich: The cheesecake is velvety smooth, providing a luxurious taste experience.
- Eye-catching Presentation: The strawberry swirl and speculoos topping make for an attractive and appetizing dessert.
Ingredients:
- Cookie Dough:
- 250 g speculoos cookies
- 95 g butter
- Cheesecake Batter:
- 900 g cream cheese
- 100 g Greek yogurt
- 135 g granulated sugar
- 8 g vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 45 g cornstarch
- 3 eggs
- Strawberry Mixture:
- 250 g strawberries (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- 80 g granulated sugar
- Topping:
- 200 g speculoos spread
- Garnish:
- Speculoos spread
- Speculoos cookies, crumbled
- Strawberries
Instructions:
- Crush speculoos cookies and mix with melted butter for the base. Press into a springform pan and chill.
- Blend cream cheese, Greek yogurt, sugars, and cornstarch for a smooth batter. Add eggs one at a time.
- Cook strawberries and sugar to make a sauce. Swirl into the cheesecake batter.
- Bake until set but still slightly wobbly in the center. Cool and then chill.
- Spread speculoos paste over the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish with crumbled speculoos cookies and fresh strawberries.
Enjoy the delightful harmony of speculoos and strawberry in this creamy cheesecake! 🍓🍰🍪
